How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 326

That Must Be a Script by an Internet Celebrity—So What If a Didi [Ride-hailing service similar to Uber] Driver Has Some Money?

Losing the rich woman and 5 million [currency not specified, context suggests Chinese Yuan], Zhang Hu was so dejected he couldn’t even eat lunch.

As he wallowed in his misery, his phone rang.

He saw it was Chen Rou calling and immediately perked up, drawing curious glances from the other diners in the small restaurant.

“Hehe… sorry, sorry,” Zhang Hu said with a sheepish grin, quickly stepping outside to answer the call.

“Hello, Ms. Chen. Have you made up your mind?” Zhang Hu asked, his voice hopeful.

Chen Rou: “Mr. Zhang, could you give me Mr. Yang’s number? I’m willing to offer you a thank you fee of 10,000 [currency not specified, context suggests Chinese Yuan].”

Zhang Hu’s smile vanished instantly. “Ms. Chen, I’ve already told you, Brother Yang isn’t looking for a girlfriend. He won’t be interested, so don’t waste your time.”

Chen Rou: “Mr. Zhang, that’s none of your concern. Just give me his number.”

Zhang Hu felt a surge of resentment. If he couldn’t have her, he didn’t want Yang Chen to have her either. “I don’t have his number!”

He hung up abruptly.

“Damn it! I should be the one having kids with her, but she’s fixated on Yang Chen. And the worst part is, Yang Chen has made it clear he’s not interested, but she’s still chasing after him. Unbelievable!” Zhang Hu muttered, seething with frustration.

Bulgari Hotel.

Chen Rou turned to her husband. “He refuses to give me the number. What do we do?”

Although Liu Gaoxiong was infertile, he was a seasoned veteran of corporate power struggles. He was not easily deterred.

“Call him, arrange a meeting, and I’ll have the bodyguards take care of him. Whether he agrees or not is irrelevant; we’ll make the decision,” Liu Gaoxiong said with a dismissive sneer.

Chen Rou quickly cautioned him, “Don’t do anything rash. If something goes wrong, it could expose the real reason for our trip. If Dad finds out we’re looking for someone else to father a child, he’ll immediately revoke our authority.”

Liu Gaoxiong chuckled. “Relax, I know what I’m doing. He’s just a Didi driver. A little money will buy his silence. Call him and tell him to meet you in the bodyguard’s room.”

Chen Rou nodded and dialed Zhang Hu’s number again.

Still harboring some decency, she didn’t want to frighten Zhang Hu. As soon as the call connected, she cut to the chase. “Mr. Zhang, I’ll give you 20,000 yuan [currency not specified, context suggests Chinese Yuan]. Can you give me Mr. Yang’s number? Is that acceptable?”

Zhang Hu: “I don’t have his number. I’m driving, don’t call me.”

Chen Rou: “Oh… okay, okay. Come to room 8003 of the Bulgari Hotel, and we can discuss it further.”

Zhang Hu was instantly hooked. “Okay, okay. I’ll be right there.”

This guy had traded his obsession with money for an obsession with women.

He was fortunate to have encountered someone like Chen Rou, willing to pay a premium for a child. Had he run into actual scammers, the consequences would have been dire.

Soon, Zhang Hu arrived at room 8003 of the Bulgari Hotel. The moment he stepped inside, he was seized by several burly men.

Zhang Hu was stunned. “Damn it, Brother Chen was right. They’re con artists.”

“You… what are you doing? Let me go! I’m calling the police!” Zhang Hu yelled.

Chen Rou quickly waved her hand, signaling the bodyguards to release him. She then smiled at Zhang Hu. “Mr. Zhang, please don’t misunderstand, and don’t be alarmed. We won’t hurt you. I simply want you to call Mr. Yang and ask him to come pick you up. Is that alright?”

Zhang Hu shook his head vehemently. “No! I ignored Brother Chen’s advice and fell for your trick. I can’t betray him again. If you want to scam people, go after the wealthy. How much money do you think you can squeeze out of us Didi drivers? My entire net worth is less than 50,000 yuan [currency not specified, context suggests Chinese Yuan]. Is that enough to cover their wages?”

Liu Gaoxiong chuckled. “Brother, your loyalty is admirable. However, you don’t have a choice in the matter. I’m the one who decides. Get his phone.”

The bodyguard stepped forward and snatched Zhang Hu’s phone. Liu Gaoxiong quickly located Yang Chen’s number and dialed it.

Yang Chen had just finished his meal and accepted a milk tea delivery order a few hundred meters away, wanting to take a leisurely stroll to aid digestion.

Just then, Zhang Hu’s phone rang.

“Hello, what’s up? Did you find another ad offering a fortune for a child?” Yang Chen joked.

Liu Gaoxiong: “Mr. Yang, hello. Your friend is in our custody. We’re currently in room 8003 of the Bulgari Hotel. Come here immediately, or I can’t guarantee his safety.”

Yang Chen was taken aback, then double-checked the caller ID. It was indeed Zhang Hu’s number. “Damn it! That idiot actually got scammed. Seriously, he’s just a Didi driver with a few tens of thousands of yuan to his name. Do you really need to resort to such tactics? I still have deliveries to make. I don’t have time for this. I’m calling the police and letting them deal with you. You’re too brazen, kidnapping and extorting people in broad daylight.”

Chen Rou quickly interjected, “Hey, hey, hey, Mr. Yang, please don’t call the police. It’s me, Chen Rou. We simply want to meet you, but I don’t have your number, so I asked Mr. Zhang to help me contact you, but he refused. So, I lured him here and used his phone to call you. The person who spoke to you just now was my husband. He’s just kidding, please don’t take it to heart. If you’re concerned, you can bring some friends along. We’re in room 8003 of the Bulgari Hotel. Please don’t call the police, or if you do, please don’t let them come up. Okay? We genuinely just want to speak with you in person.”

Yang Chen: “What do you want to talk about? Just say it over the phone.”

Chen Rou: “My husband wants to speak with you. Mr. Yang, please, just come over.”

Liu Gaoxiong glanced at the bodyguard, who understood and gradually increased the pressure on Zhang Hu’s arm.

Zhang Hu’s mouth was covered, but the pain forced a muffled groan.

Yang Chen heard the sound. “Alright, alright. Let him go, I’ll come over now. However, your behavior has angered me. Just wait, I won’t let you get away with this.”

With that, Yang Chen hung up.

The Bulgari Hotel is a joint venture between Bulgari and Marriott Hotels, and Bulgari is a brand of the LVMH Group [a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate]. Yang Chen could handle them even without bringing bodyguards.

Yang Chen rushed to deliver the milk tea, then drove to the Bulgari Hotel.

Liu Gaoxiong remained unconcerned. What could a Didi driver possibly do?

Soon, Yang Chen arrived at the Bulgari Hotel.

Anxious about Zhang Hu’s safety, he didn’t even bother to change his clothes and hurried inside.

At that moment, Liu Gaoxiong and Chen Rou, who had been waiting at the entrance, spotted him.

Chen Rou quickly waved and called out, “Mr. Yang, over here!”

Yang Chen stopped and walked towards them.

“Where’s Zhang Hu?” Yang Chen demanded.

Chen Rou explained, “He’s in the hotel room. Don’t worry, he’s unharmed. We simply wanted to contact you through him. Let’s go, let’s have afternoon tea. This is my husband, Liu Gaoxiong.”

Liu Gaoxiong scrutinized Yang Chen with a smile, finding him increasingly agreeable.

If Yang Chen and Chen Rou’s child resembled him, that would be ideal.

“Mr. Yang, hello! It’s a pleasure to meet you. Come in, let’s have a cup of afternoon tea and chat,” Liu Gaoxiong said cordially.

Yang Chen nodded with a smile and followed the couple inside.

While not everyone present was wealthy, most were either aspiring socialites or self-proclaimed members of the petty bourgeoisie. Consequently, Yang Chen’s entrance in his delivery uniform immediately drew attention.

A wannabe socialite, snapping photos, captured a picture of herself and Yang Chen’s back and posted it on her Moments [Chinese social media platform, similar to Facebook].

“So annoying, I came to the Bulgari for afternoon tea and actually ran into a delivery guy. I’m just saying, does allowing delivery guys into the Bulgari lower the standard here?”

Soon, others who shared her sentiments chimed in with comments.

“Is the Bulgari really that bad now? Delivery guys can go in to spend money?”

“It’s truly disgusting. We work so hard to distance ourselves from these bottom-tier people like delivery guys. I didn’t expect to encounter this kind of person at the Bulgari. The Bulgari is going downhill; I won’t be going there anymore. I’ll go somewhere else.”

“I sympathize with you. If it were me, I would definitely feel uncomfortable too. People who don’t know would think you’re eating takeout at some food stall. Haha…”

…

Previously, a fake socialite on the internet posted a picture of a man wearing shorts eating at the Bulgari. She also complained that the Bulgari was lowering its standards by allowing such people in.

But she failed to realize that for some people, the Bulgari was no different from a roadside eatery, simply a place to eat. Only for fake socialites like her was it a place to elevate their status.

Liu Gaoxiong: “Brother, I’m very impressed with you. If you agree to our proposal, I’ll give you 10 million [currency not specified, context suggests Chinese Yuan]. How does that sound?”

Yang Chen: “Do you believe money can solve everything?”

Liu Gaoxiong: “Not everything, but it can solve most problems.”

Yang Chen: “Let me be clear: I’m willing to sleep with your wife, but I will never sell my child. Is that clear enough?”

Chen Rou: “Mr. Yang, please don’t be offended. We don’t mean to disrespect you in any way. We genuinely need your help.”

Yang Chen shook his head. “I can’t help you. Even if I were willing to have a child with you, the child would have to stay with me, not be given to you. Wouldn’t that be a waste of your money? No matter how unsuccessful I am, I could never sell my child. Don’t even consider it. Release Zhang Hu.”

Chen Rou started to try and persuade Yang Chen, but Liu Gaoxiong immediately stopped her.

A person who has succeeded in a “power struggle” is definitely not a kind person.

If he were even a little soft-hearted, he would not have been able to defeat his younger brother, who already had a pair of children.

“Brother,

I’m still willing to discuss this calmly. Don’t force the situation to a point of no return,” Liu Gaoxiong said, his expression hardening.

Yang Chen: “Are you threatening me?”

Chen Rou quickly said, “Mr. Yang, please don’t misunderstand. We don’t mean to threaten you. Honey, what are you doing? Speak politely. Look at how good Mr. Yang’s genes are. If our child looks like him, we’ll be the envy of everyone.”

Liu Gaoxiong: “But he’s being uncooperative. We’ve approached him with such courtesy, yet he’s still unwilling to help. Brother, I’m offering you ten million, ten million! You couldn’t earn that much money driving a Didi or delivering food in three lifetimes. Helping us is also doing a good deed, isn’t it? You’ll be accumulating good karma for yourself and making a fortune. Why not do it?”

Yang Chen: “If I agreed, wouldn’t that be the same as selling my child to you in exchange for ten million? Don’t assume I’m desperate for money. Even if I were, I could never sell my child to make money. I don’t want to waste any more time with you. Within three minutes, I want to see Zhang Hu standing next to me. Otherwise, you’ll face the consequences!”

Liu Gaoxiong wiped his mouth and said with a sneer, “You’re not appreciating my generosity, are you? Fine! It seems you haven’t learned your lesson. You don’t realize that when a wealthy person sets their sights on something, even if it’s your organs or your life, you have to offer it up!”

Perhaps Liu Gaoxiong was right; such cases do exist.

However, he was wrong to use this to threaten Yang Chen.

“So what if you’re powerful? You can’t have children!” Yang Chen deliberately raised his voice, drawing the attention of everyone nearby.

Liu Gaoxiong and Chen Rou immediately felt their faces burn with shame.

“Bastard! You’re asking for it!” Liu Gaoxiong hissed, his voice low and menacing.

Yang Chen continued to speak loudly, “You can’t have children!”

Enraged, Liu Gaoxiong lunged forward, ready to strike Yang Chen.

Chen Rou quickly restrained him, whispering, “Don’t be impulsive! If this gets out on the internet and spreads back home, our plan will be ruined. Endure it, endure it. I’ll talk to him; you stay silent.”

Liu Gaoxiong’s eyes were filled with fury, his patience clearly exhausted.

Wealthy people often have limited patience when dealing with ordinary individuals. This was a typical reaction.

Chen Rou: “Mr. Yang, 100 million [currency not specified, context suggests Chinese Yuan]. We’ll give you 100 million. We’ll give you 50 million upfront, and another 50 million after I give birth to the child. Is that acceptable?”

The people at the next table were stunned. Were these wealthy couples offering a delivery guy a fortune to help them have a child through artificial insemination?

One hundred million!

My God, if that delivery guy isn’t an idiot, he’ll definitely agree.

Yang Chen shook his head. “Even if you gave me all your assets, I wouldn’t agree. I can’t bring myself to sell my child. If the child stays with me, then you’d be wasting your money. So, this is impossible.”

Just then, a group of people approached in a commanding manner.

The hotel manager had arrived with security guards and Yang Chen’s five bodyguards to “rescue” Zhang Hu.

Liu Gaoxiong’s bodyguards trailed behind, sporting injuries on their faces, indicating that a scuffle had taken place, and they had been forced to surrender Zhang Hu.

The bodyguards quickly rushed to Liu Gaoxiong and reported the situation in hushed tones.

Yang Chen was actually the second-largest shareholder of the LVMH Group?

The Bulgari Hotel is a joint brand of Bulgari and Marriott Hotels, and Bulgari is a brand under the LVMH Group, so the Bulgari Hotel manager brought security guards to “rescue” Zhang Hu.

Now Liu Gaoxiong and Chen Rou understood why Yang Chen didn’t care about 100 million. What was 100 million to someone who could become the second-largest shareholder of the LVMH Group?

Bulgari Hotel manager Zhao Donglai approached Yang Chen with a smile and bowed, saying, “Hello, Mr. Yang. The person has been rescued. Please instruct us on what to do next.”

Zhang Hu ran to Yang Chen and said, “Brother Chen.”

Yang Chen nodded, stood up, and said, “Thank you for your kindness. I don’t earn money by selling children. I have other matters to attend to. Goodbye.”

With that, Yang Chen turned to leave.

Chen Rou quickly chased after him, saying as she walked, “Mr. Yang, I apologize. We may have misjudged your identity. But I sincerely want to ask you to help me fulfill my dream of becoming a mother. If you can help me give birth to a son, we’re willing to pay any price. If you don’t care about 100 million, I can give you 1 billion! 100 billion!”

Liu Gaoxiong was stunned. “Why do I get the feeling that you don’t just want a child, but you want to have a child with him? You dare to promise 100 billion?”

The diners nearby were dumbfounded. A rich woman was offering 100 billion to a delivery guy to have a child with her?

This has to be a script!

Yes!

It must be an internet celebrity filming another brainless drama.

It’s impossible for anyone in this world to be willing to spend 100 billion to ask someone to have a child.

Yang Chen waved his hand, and the Bulgari Hotel manager quickly directed his staff to separate Chen Rou and the others. The bodyguards escorted Yang Chen out of the Bulgari Hotel.

The customers whispered among themselves.

“Is it real? 100 billion to ask a delivery guy to help have a child?”

“Damn, I just searched online. That man is Liu Gaoxiong, the new chairman of Xiangjiang [Hong Kong] Liu’s Group. Damn, a billionaire with a net worth of hundreds of billions can’t have children?”

“I can’t believe it! So it’s not a script? They really want that delivery guy to help them have a child, and that delivery guy rejected the offer of 100 billion?”

“Damn! That delivery guy must be an idiot. This woman is so good-looking, has a great figure, and is offering him 100 billion, and he still refuses. Find me; I’ll do it for free!”

…

At that moment, some young men actually stepped forward to offer their services, eager to help Chen Rou have a child.

Chen Rou quickly pulled Liu Gaoxiong away.

But in this age of rapid information dissemination, the news that the new chairman of Xiangjiang Liu’s Group was infertile and offered 100 billion to a delivery guy to help his wife have a child, only to be rejected, quickly spread across the internet.

Unfortunately, all the photos and videos of the delivery guy’s face were blocked from being uploaded. Netizens were left wondering which delivery guy was so arrogant that he rejected such a beautiful young woman and 100 billion.

Originally, Liu Gaoxiong and his wife wanted to keep a low profile and secretly have Chen Rou get pregnant with another man’s child before returning home.

Now, that was impossible.

The old man called and scolded, “You’re being ridiculous! How could you do something like this?”

Liu Gaoxiong: “Dad, don’t believe the nonsense on the internet. Xiaorou and I are simply here to inspect the company in the mainland. It’s not what they’re saying online. Someone is deliberately spreading rumors. I think you can guess who’s behind it. I’m perfectly healthy. I’ll definitely give you a grandson within three years. Okay?”

The old man said, “I don’t care if it’s true or false. If I don’t hear news of Xiaorou being pregnant within three months, you can step down from the chairman’s position. If she’s not pregnant within a year, I’ll give you a sum of money, and you can go out and start your own business. Don’t bother with family matters. I’ll personally find a doctor to do a DNA test, so don’t even think about fooling me!”

With that, the old man hung up the phone.

Liu Gaoxiong sighed and said angrily, “It’s all Yang Chen’s fault. If he hadn’t made such a mess, things wouldn’t have become so widely known!”

Li Rou said, “Alas… we underestimated him. Otherwise, things wouldn’t have developed to this point. Forget it, I don’t want to find someone else to have a child anymore. After inspecting the company, let’s go back and confess to Dad. What is meant to be will be, and what is not, shouldn’t be forced.”

That made sense, but who could easily give up the wealth and power they had in hand?

After a moment of silence, Liu Gaoxiong said, “I can give up all of this, but whoever caused me to be unable to have children, I will make sure they end up childless like me!”

Li Rou said, “Don’t talk nonsense. You can probably guess that Gao Ying is behind it. Let’s just go back and discuss it with Gao Ying properly. You take the initiative to hand over power, let him give us more money, and we’ll go live abroad.”

Liu Gaoxiong said, “Impossible! I must find concrete evidence. If it’s proven that he did it, I will definitely make him childless like me! I never thought of harming him, but he wanted to kill me. With that alone, any revenge I take on him is justified!”

At this moment, Little Ma called Liu Gaoxiong.

The Liu Group also invested in Penguin Technology, and Little Ma and Liu Gaoxiong had been friends for many years.

The two had agreed that once Little Ma finished his work, they would have a meal together.

Little Ma: “Mr. Liu, Tang Court, 8 PM.”

Liu Gaoxiong: “Okay!”

Little Ma: “I’ll introduce you to some friends. You and your wife should be prepared.”

Liu Gaoxiong: “Haha… Thank you, Mr. Ma. See you tonight.”

…

Yang Chen dozed off in the car for a while and then accepted a flower delivery order.

Why did he accept this order?

Because the note on the order was hilarious.

“Please, delivery guy, find a way to bring the flower recipient, who is my girlfriend, to the entrance of Mingliang Glasses store in Yida Plaza. I’m handing out flyers for Mixue Ice Cream [a popular Chinese ice cream chain]. You need to say something to make my girlfriend feel touched. Like, I’m working part-time handing out flyers specifically to buy her flowers, etc. Basically, make her feel moved. Accept if you understand, don’t accept if you don’t. Flower shop owner, please don’t print this out, don’t let my girlfriend see it. Thanks.”

Life is already so boring, he had to join in on such a fun thing.

Yang Chen went to the flower shop to pick up the flowers.

He didn’t know if the owner didn’t see the note or what, but she actually printed it out.

The young man specifically asked not to print the note; she was just causing trouble.

Yang Chen simply tore off the order and delivered it according to the address.

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Downstairs at the girls’ dormitory of Haicheng University.

Soon, a tall, slender beauty with shoulder-length hair and a 95-point face came down.

Although she only wore light makeup, her beauty was still undeniable.

If she were to put on proper makeup, reaching 98 points wouldn’t be difficult.

“Hello, are you Zhao Chunxue?” Yang Chen asked.

The beauty nodded and said, “Yes! I’m Zhao Chunxue. Who sent these?”

Yang Chen: “Your boyfriend. Sigh… Seeing how hard he’s working, I feel sorry for you.”

Zhao Chunxue: “My boyfriend? Oh, are you talking about Chen Rui?”

Yang Chen: “Huh? Do you have several boyfriends?”

Zhao Chunxue laughed and said, “No, no. You don’t understand the situation. No, what did you mean just now? How is he working hard? Why do you feel sorry for me?”

Yang Chen: “Are you free now? I’ll take you to see how hard he’s working, and you’ll know.”

Zhao Chunxue pointed to the Jianghuai car [a Chinese car brand] next to her and said, “Is this your car?”

Yang Chen nodded.

Zhao Chunxue took out her Apple 14 phone and took a picture of the car’s license plate number, saying, “I’ve sent your license plate number to my roommates. If you dare to lie to me or have ulterior motives, you’re dead.”

Yang Chen: “I’m a delivery guy, why would I lie to you? Let’s go, your boyfriend is at Yida Plaza.”

Zhao Chunxue looked at Yang Chen for a few seconds and finally nodded and got into the car.

Soon, they arrived at Yida Plaza.

Yang Chen didn’t actually know the person who ordered the flowers; he was just following the note’s instructions to bring Zhao Chunxue to the entrance of Mingliang Glasses store.

Zhao Chunxue immediately recognized Chen Rui handing out flyers.

“See, I didn’t lie to you, right? Isn’t he working hard?” Yang Chen said.

Zhao Chunxue pouted and nodded, saying, “Yeah, very hard.”

At this moment, Chen Rui also saw Zhao Chunxue and quickly ran over with a smile.

“Xiaoxue, why are you here?” Chen Rui asked pretentiously.

Zhao Chunxue: “The delivery guy told me you’re working part-time here to buy me flowers. Of course, I have to come and see.”

Chen Rui said with a smile, “It’s okay, as long as you like them, it’s worth it no matter how hard I work.”

Zhao Chunxue: “I’m so touched. You’re so good to me, I can’t be insensible. To keep you from being so tired, let’s break up.”

With that, Zhao Chunxue threw the flowers at Chen Rui and pulled Yang Chen towards his Jianghuai car.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward.

Chen Rui quickly chased after her and asked, “What’s going on?”

Zhao Chunxue: “You’re already working so hard to buy a bouquet of flowers, wouldn’t I be hurting you if I stayed with you? Luckily, we just started dating yesterday, and neither of us has lost anything, so it’s best to say goodbye now. You keep going, I hope you can find a girl who can match your efforts.”

Chen Rui: “I was just kidding with you. I just wanted to do something romantic, don’t misunderstand.”

Zhao Chunxue: “Sorry, I don’t understand your romance. Don’t bother me, or I’ll hit you.”

Wow, are people born after 2000 so uninhibited?

They just started dating yesterday and are breaking up today?

And her reason for breaking up is too ridiculous; it’s like stabbing someone in the heart.

Chen Rui was dumbfounded, and the flyers in his hand fell to the ground.

Damn it, he wanted to do something romantic, but he didn’t expect

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to turn himself into a clown.

Zhao Chunxue pulled Yang Chen to the side of the road and said, “Take me back to school.”

Yang Chen nodded.

At this moment, a Maybach parked on the left front side of the road and honked, attracting Zhao Chunxue’s attention.

Then, a little old man’s head poked out of the car window.

Zhao Chunxue looked surprised and quickly let go of Yang Chen and ran over.

Yang Chen got into his car first.

“Dad, why are you here?” Zhao Chunxue asked.

The old man was Zhao Chunxue’s father, Zhao Zhonghua.

Zhao Zhonghua is the chairman and controlling shareholder of the listed company Hongrui Shares, holding 51% of the shares.

Zhao Zhonghua: “I just finished a meeting and was on my way back, and I happened to pass by here. Who is he? Your boyfriend?”

Zhao Chunxue quickly denied, “No, he’s not.”

Zhao Zhonghua: “Don’t lie, I saw you holding his hand all the way here. How did you get here?”

Zhao Chunxue: “I came in his car.”

Zhao Zhonghua: “You came in his car, and you’re still saying he’s not. You haven’t been eating well at school lately; you look so thin. Get in the car, we’re going to Tang Court [likely a high-end restaurant], Dad will treat you to a good meal. He’s coming too; I want to talk to him.”

Zhao Chunxue: “Dad, really, he’s not. We’re just friends.”

Zhao Zhonghua: “You’re holding hands and you’re just friends? Does he want to take advantage of you without taking responsibility? Get in the car and follow us quickly.”

With that, Zhao Zhonghua closed the car window and told the driver to drive to Tang Court.

Zhao Chunxue looked helplessly at her father’s car, then looked awkwardly at Yang Chen’s car.

Zhao Chunxue got into the passenger seat of Yang Chen’s car and said, “My dad misunderstood that you’re my boyfriend and insists that you come to Tang Court for dinner with me. He’s a stubborn old man, so just nod and go along with whatever he says. I’ll find a chance to let you leave. Okay?”

Yang Chen: “Seriously? I just delivered a bouquet of flowers, and you’re giving me so much trouble.”

Zhao Chunxue: “Please. I don’t want to either, but my dad saw me holding your hand and thought we were a couple. My dad is very stubborn; he won’t let this go unless he talks to you. Please, please, just help me out. How about this, I’ll hire you for 500 yuan [approximately $70 USD] to have a meal? When we get to Tang Court, you can order whatever you want. Just help me deal with my dad.”

At this moment, Little Ma called Yang Chen.

Yang Chen got out of the car and answered the phone.

“Hello, Mr. Ma, what’s up?” Yang Chen asked.

Little Ma: “Mr. Yang, are you free tonight? Let’s have a meal together. I booked a private room at Tang Court; I’ll introduce you to some friends.”

Yang Chen: “Oh, sure. What time?”

Little Ma: “Six o’clock. Let’s go earlier, so we have more time to chat.”

Yang Chen: “Okay. Then six o’clock, see you at Tang Court.”

Hanging up the phone, Yang Chen looked at his watch; it was already 3:30.

Yang Chen returned to the car and said, “Okay, I’ll go with you and deal with it.”

Zhao Chunxue: “Hehe… Thank you, thank you. Add me as a friend, I’ll transfer 500 yuan to you.”

Yang Chen: “No need. No money. Fasten your seatbelt, we’ll leave for Tang Court now.”

Zhao Chunxue nodded happily and quickly fastened her seatbelt.

More than half an hour later, Yang Chen arrived at Tang Court with Zhao Chunxue.

To not be so

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conspicuous, Yang Chen took off his delivery uniform and changed into casual clothes.

Soon, Yang Chen and Zhao Chunxue sat in front of Zhao Zhonghua.

Zhao Zhonghua carefully looked at Yang Chen, thinking that this young man was quite handsome, and his body was also very strong; his own conditions were not bad.

“Young man, what’s your education?” Zhao Zhonghua asked.

Yang Chen: “Haicheng University of Finance and Economics, Bachelor of Marketing.”

Zhao Zhonghua and Zhao Chunxue were both stunned.

How could a bachelor’s degree graduate from a top university be delivering food?

Zhao Chunxue: “Big brother, are you that cool? Graduated from the University of Finance and Economics and delivering food?”

Yang Chen: “Yes! The job was pretty good at the time, but the boss was too stingy and deducted my commission, so I quit. I’m a ride-hailing driver now, and I deliver food part-time.”

Zhao Zhonghua: “Young man, you have backbone! People who have gone to university are different; even if they do this kind of low-level work, they know to work harder than others. It’s okay, when you marry Xiaoxue, you can come to work at our company. As long as you have talent, I guarantee you will have room to display it.”

Zhao Chunxue lowered her head speechlessly and shyly; he really was her father.

“Mr. Zhao is joking, Miss Zhao and I haven’t even started dating, there’s no way we can get married,” Yang Chen quickly replied.

Zhao Zhonghua laughed and said, “To be honest, my first impression of you is very good. In the future, I will observe your character, etc. As long as you can pass my assessment, I will definitely not stop you from being with Xiaoxue just because you are a delivery driver or a ride-hailing driver. Come, order food, order whatever you want, don’t be polite with me. Xiaoxue is so hungry, you must order more.”

Putting aside everything else, Zhao Zhonghua was very generous, unlike many rich people who naturally look down on some grassroots workers.

Yang Chen casually ordered two medium-priced dishes to show his appreciation.

Zhao Chunxue was generous, ordering a dozen expensive dishes in one go.

Yang Chen wasn’t hungry right now, so he ate a few bites to show his appreciation.

Zhao Chunxue was probably really craving food at school, so she devoured a lot.

Zhao Zhonghua didn’t even touch the tableware, just smilingly watched his daughter eat happily.

“Yang Chen, eat. Don’t be polite with me,” Zhao Zhonghua said with a smile.

Yang Chen: “Thank you, Mr. Zhao. I’m not very hungry right now, I’ll just eat a little.”

“You’re not hungry, I’m hungry! The food in the school cafeteria is too bad; Tang Court’s food is still delicious,” Zhao Chunxue said as she ate.

Looking at his daughter devouring her food, Zhao Zhonghua smiled happily; this is probably the happiest time for parents.

About an hour later, Zhao Chunxue was full and patted her stomach contentedly.

Seeing his daughter so cute, Zhao Zhonghua laughed happily.

“Are you full?” Zhao Zhonghua asked.

Zhao Chunxue nodded and said, “Too full, can’t eat anymore.”

“Okay! Then you guys go have fun. I have another dinner here tonight; it starts in another hour. I estimate that Penguin Technology’s Mr. Ma and the others will arrive at any time. I won’t accompany you. Yang Chen, you have to take good care of Xiaoxue and send her back to school quickly; don’t stay out late. You can only live together when you get married. Do you hear me?” Zhao Zhonghua said.

From what he meant, he was also at Mr. Ma’s dinner tonight.

He was also among the friends that Mr. Ma was going to introduce.

Zhao Chunxue was too embarrassed by her father’s words and could only lower her head and cover her face.

Yang Chen quickly nodded and said, “Mr. Zhao, don’t worry, I’ll send her back to school right away; I won’t stay for even a second!”

Zhao Zhonghua nodded with a smile and called the waiter to pay the bill.

Waiter: “Hello, your table has a total consumption of 85,688 yuan [approximately $12,000 USD]. Do you have a membership card? An ordinary membership card can get a 5% discount, and a supreme membership card can get a 10% discount. Your table can save a lot of money.”

Zhao Zhonghua: “It can indeed save a lot of money. But I don’t have a membership card.”

“I have one,” Yang Chen said, and then he took out a supreme card and handed it to the waiter.

Zhao Zhonghua and Zhao Chunxue were immediately so shocked that their mouths could fit an egg.

Are you kidding me?

A delivery driver has Tang Court’s supreme card?

That’s a card that you can only get if you spend 1 million yuan [approximately $140,000 USD] a year!

A ride-hailing driver who delivers food part-time eats 1 million yuan worth of food at Tang Court a year?

Is this card fake?